Nestled approximately 12 miles south of Ely, this 3BR/3BA Birch Lake home sits on a 2.6-acre point, offering unparalleled views of Birch Lake from three sides. With 675 feet of accessible, user-friendly shoreline, with sandy beach. Huge living/dining room with a cozy wood-burning brick fireplace, lakeside room with vaulted ceilings and panoramic lake views, en-suite primary bedroom, main floor laundry, knotty pine cabin feel throughout for full Up North Cabin feels. Lower level has a roomy rec room and two other rooms used as bedrooms (non-egress) but great for a library, den, exercise room, etc. Outdoor bliss with large front deck, firepit, dock in a quite bay (great fishing shhh) and end of the road privacy. You'll love the sites, sounds, and fresh forest smells of this hidden retreat. Don't miss out!
For sale
$649,000
1804 N Bay Rd, Ely, MN 55731
2beds
2,920sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
2.6 Acres Lot
$616,900 Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning brick fireplaceLarge front deckPanoramic lake viewsEn-suite primary bedroomMain floor laundryRoomy rec roomSandy beach
- 98 days |
- 429 |
- 9 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andrea Zupancich 218-749-0159,
Z' Up North Realty
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6123963
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family/Rec
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12.5
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 390 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 227.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
Office
- Level: Lower
- Area: 118.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.5
Other
- Description: The Lake Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 15
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Wood, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Finished,Bath,Den/Office,Family/Rec Room
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,920 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,520
- Finished area below ground: 1,400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private)
- Body of water: Birch
- Frontage length: 670
Lot
- Size: 2.6 Acres
- Dimensions: 600.00 x 260.00
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium, Level, Island/Peninsula
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Foundation area: 1400
- Parcel number: 610003000050
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Lake Country Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Drilled
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ely
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $723,200
- Annual tax amount: $7,339
- Date on market: 3/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 98 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
$616,900
$586,000 - $648,000
$2,326/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,000$222/sqft |
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| 11/28/2025 | Listing removed | $649,000$222/sqft |
Source: Range AOR #147932 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,000$222/sqft |
Source: Range AOR #147932 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2024 | Listing removed | $649,000$222/sqft |
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| 11/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $649,000$222/sqft |
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| 10/9/2024 | Pending sale | $649,000$222/sqft |
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| 7/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $649,000-7.2%$222/sqft |
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| 7/2/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $699,000$239/sqft |
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| 12/2/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $699,000$239/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,142 -6.7% | $723,200 +34.6% |
| 2023 | $5,510 -2.3% | $537,400 |
| 2022 | $5,642 +10.1% | $537,400 +8.2% |
| 2021 | $5,124 | $496,500 +12.2% |
| 2020 | $5,124 | $442,500 |
| 2019 | $5,124 -5% | $442,500 -6.3% |
| 2018 | $5,392 +1.5% | $472,300 |
| 2017 | $5,314 -1.4% | $472,300 -0.8% |
| 2016 | $5,392 -1.1% | $475,900 |
| 2015 | $5,452 -0.4% | $475,900 |
| 2014 | $5,472 -2.5% | $475,900 -9% |
| 2013 | $5,611 -12.5% | $523,100 -14.3% |
| 2012 | $6,411 +15.1% | $610,100 |
| 2011 | $5,570 +1.7% | $610,100 |
| 2010 | $5,478 | $610,100 |
| 2009 | $5,478 +59.2% | $610,100 +31.4% |
| 2008 | $3,442 +8% | $464,400 +15% |
| 2007 | $3,188 +33.2% | $403,800 +29.5% |
| 2006 | $2,393 +15.9% | $311,900 +32.3% |
| 2004 | $2,065 +8.2% | $235,800 +12% |
| 2003 | $1,909 +15% | $210,500 +10% |
| 2002 | $1,660 -31.7% | $191,400 +8.5% |
| 2001 | $2,429 +5.9% | $176,400 +8.5% |
| 2000 | $2,293 | $162,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 55731
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Babbitt Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 5.1 mi
- 6/10Northeast Range SecondaryGrades: 7-12Distance: 5.1 mi
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- Minnesota
- Saint Louis County
- Ely
- 55731
- 1804 N Bay Rd




